Be the HR voice of the business

• 12-month FTC
• $140,000 + super
• Melbourne / on-site
• Interstate and overseas travel required

This one is for the HR operator who likes being close to the business and in the rhythm of a busy operational environment, supporting leaders, lifting consistency and keeping things moving.

We’re partnering with a well-established manufacturing business to appoint an HR Manager into a 12-month fixed term contract, with potential to extend. The role is on-site 5 days in the outer East.

What’s the brief?

You’ll lead HR across multiple business units across Australia and New Zealand, bringing structure, clarity and calm to a hands-on environment.

The work is broad, practical and people-close. Think:

• Mentoring and guiding your direct report
• Contributing to wellbeing, culture and broader management initiatives
• Partnering with managers on ER, performance, conflict resolution and legislative changes
• Keeping policies, SOPs and documentation consistent, current and compliant
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, training and development
• Working closely with safety leaders around OHS, WorkCover and risk
• Bringing consistency across multiple sites, while understanding where local nuance is needed

Is this your perfect match?

You’ll suit this role if you’re a steady, commercially minded HR Manager who can balance care with operational reality. You’re not afraid to be hands-on, but you also know how to step back, see the bigger picture and help the business make better people decisions.

You’ll bring:

• 5+ years’ HR management experience
• Strong knowledge of Australian workplace law, OHS and WorkCover
• Confidence working with leaders in operational, manufacturing or similarly complex environments
• A practical, organised and methodical approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly
• Comfort working with competing priorities and the occasional grey area
• Manufacturing or pharmaceutical
• experience would be highly regarded

Why this role?

You’ll be joining a business where HR is genuinely needed as a core function supporting leaders, employees, safety, compliance and culture.

It’s perfect for someone who enjoys being useful, visible and trusted.